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Shawna

Name Origin

Shawna is a feminine given name, primarily of Irish origin. It is a variant spelling of Shawn, which itself is a shortened form of Sean. Sean means 'God is gracious' in Gaelic.

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Famous People

Shawna Robinson (1965-)

Race car driver

  • First woman to win a NASCAR Winston Cup Series pole position (1994)
  • Successfully competed in various NASCAR series including Busch Grand National and Craftsman Truck Series

Shawna Edwards

Actress

  • Known for roles in television series like 'The Young and the Restless' and 'Days of Our Lives'
  • Appeared in films such as 'The Break-Up' and 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids'

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Brennan

Both names share a strong Irish heritage and have a similar sound flow.

Logan

Both Shawna and Logan are nature-inspired names, with Shawna referencing the 'shaw' of a tree and Logan originating from Scottish Gaelic meaning 'little hollow'.

Rowan

Both names have a similar soft yet strong sound, and both are unisex options that can work well for either gender.